Walter Stiern Middle

stiern.bcsd.com

891 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walter Stiern Middle School, located at 2551 Morning Drive in Bakersfield, is a key part of the Bakersfield City School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare young adolescents for the rigors of high school. The campus environment emphasizes academic growth, fostering critical thinking skills, and encouraging students to become active participants in their own learning process.

Beyond the classroom, Walter Stiern Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body by offering various programs and initiatives that support social-emotional development and extracurricular engagement. The school’s digital presence through its official district website serves as a central hub for parents and students to access information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and updates on campus events. By maintaining a focus on both instructional quality and community involvement, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere that helps students transition successfully through their formative middle school years.

891

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Stiern Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	787
Black	32
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	2

Hispanic
787 (88.3%)
White
63 (7.1%)
Black
32 (3.6%)
Two or More
6 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5480
Website:	http://stiern.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	891
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 268

Grade 7 255

Grade 8 368